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Richie Laryea, right, plays defence in a March 31 international friendly against Tunisia in Toronto, which will host six World Cup matches this summer. Despite new Ontario legislation, StubHub had yet to delist resale tickets on Friday afternoon to FIFA games and a wide range of live events.

Richie Laryea, right, plays defence in a March 31 international friendly against Tunisia in Toronto, which will host six World Cup matches this summer. Despite new Ontario legislation, StubHub had yet to delist resale tickets on Friday afternoon to FIFA games and a wide range of live events.

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Richie Laryea, right, plays defence in a March 31 international friendly against Tunisia in Toronto, which will host six World Cup matches this summer. Despite new Ontario legislation, StubHub had yet to delist resale tickets on Friday afternoon to FIFA games and a wide range of live events.

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